A 13-year-old boy opened fire at a public school in northeast Brazil, killing two female staff members and leaving several others wounded. The attack occurred at Instituto Sao Jose in Rio Branco, prompting panic among students who fled into classrooms or climbed over a 20ft wall to escape the gunfire.
The teenager, whose identity has not been released due to his age, targeted staff members before police arrived at the scene. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the shooting, which has shocked the local community.
Witnesses described scenes of chaos as students scrambled for safety, with some taking cover on the school's roof. Emergency services responded swiftly, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. The suspect was apprehended by police and is currently in custody.
This incident adds to a growing list of school shootings in Brazil, raising concerns about youth violence and security measures in educational institutions. Officials have announced a full inquiry into the events.
